Archive for October, 2008

Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. Wonkette: The D.C. Gossip » Blog Archive » Wonkette Sexy Election Parties Coast 2 Coast & Around the World – Pittsburgh makes the list of sexy election parties. State ordered to be ready sooner with paper ballots – PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania election officials...
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In case you haven’t had a chance to read up on this in the local blogosphere (GrassrootsPA, Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents, Draft Chelsa 2009, Mark Rauterkus) Bill Peduto and Chelsa Wagner are hosting a joint Halloween Party at the Priory for some Northside Charity. “The Life of the Party” Halloween Party featuring live music by: The...
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There is a ballot initiative in Pennsylvania to support a bond issue for water infrastructure. You should support it and here is why. Clean water? Vote ‘yes’ Ballot question targets funding source Sunday, October 26, 2008 BY TANYA DIEROLF On Nov. 4, we will be deciding more than the next president. We in ...
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Image by PMAHCC via FlickrWe looked on the city of Pittsburgh website, but there is no sign up for a newsletter.  Thought other might want to see the update from Mayor Luke Ravenstahl. +++++++++++++++++++ CITY OF PITTSBURGH “America’s Most Livable City” Office of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl Dear Neighbors, Over a six month period during 2007, I hosted 10 Neighborhood Forums...
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Image via WikipediaThere are a number of groups recruiting and coordinating volunteers for election day outside of the campaigns. Here are the groups we know of, and we have included training dates that we know. Some of these groups are working on non-partisan activitees too. League of Young Voters - will be doing...
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Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. City Council, Law Department spar over board appointments – Pittsburgh Council President Doug Shields declared a "constitutional crisis" in the city today, as council and the Law Department spar over Home Rule Charter rules governing board appointments. Council decided to hold an...
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The beat cop is a much coveted neighborhood tool. Neighborhood groups across the City, beg and plead with their Zone Commanders and the Mayor to acquire just a few hours a week of such a person’s time. In an article in today’s P-G, the questions is raised, “Will Squirrel Hill get a dedicated beat...
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Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. Watch Election Protection Training on PCTV – PCTV.org will be showing a video recording of election protection trainings all week. Hart-Altmire debate canceled – "Unfortunately, Congressman Altmire could not attend (tomorrow night's) debate because they rescheduled it without conferring with us and we...
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Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. Meet the Real Joes – Keystone Progress is interviewing real Joes. We've travelled around Pennsylvania and we've met some very interesting people who we believe represent the reality of Joe-ness. Check out these video interviews Our Vote Live | Allegheny County,...
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Image by Getty Images via DaylifeTuesday, October 28th, 2008 6:00 pm – 8:00pm Diesel Club Lounge, 1601 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 RSVP on Facebook here. Are you PUMPed about the upcoming Presidential election?! Join PUMP & Diesel Club Lounge for a spirited night of debate on the issues that are permeating the upcoming Presidential Election. We...
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Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. City hires coordinator to help it become greener – Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today announced he has hired the author of the Green Government Task Force's study on how to make city government more environmentally friendly as the city's first "sustainability coordinator." Lindsay A....
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Here are a couple of items that you might consider more fun than the usual election hoo-ha. — – — – — – — – — – — “I look at these people and can’t quite believe that they exist. Are they professional actors? I wonder. Or are they simply laymen who want a lot of...
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Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. UPMC laying off 500 this week – maybe they could have saved a little cash by not putting a sign on the building downtown. Hart-Altmire debate postponed – Sarah Palin's arrival is the reason for the postponment. What Jack Murtha and Barack Obama get...
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Last week, Council Members Kraus, Peduto, and Shields introduced an ordinance to require reporting of lost or stolen firearms. This is an issue that has been raised at the state level but House Bill 29 did not make it out of Judiciary Committee this session. It was voted down, reconsidered, and tabled. A City ordinance would...
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Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. Pop City Forum: Making Pittsburgh Bike Friendly : Venture Outdoors – Thursday, October 23 6:00 PM Shadow Lounge, Highland Ave and Baum Blvd What does Pittsburgh need to do to become a bike-friendly city? Here’s your chance to find out as Steve Patchan, the new...
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